Nothing but knit! A few double decreases here, invisible increases there, and a buttonhole or two. This funny looking object seams up into a great looking baby jacket. Experience the unique and surprising construction while knitting and seaming this project under the guidance of an expert.

A beginning knitting class--just for kids! In three sessions students will learn the basics of knitting, including how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Students may begin a scarf, washcloth, bracelet or bean bag in the third class! Suitable for children ages 8 and up.

Be a part of the tradition of lace knitting, learn the basics, from the humble yarn over to slanted and centered decreases. Decipher charts and basic stitches, then choose a pattern to begin your own lace scarf or shawl.

Parlez-vous beret Francais? Oui! Learn how to make a designer beret in this two part class! Parfais for a tres chic winter ensemble! Pattern and designer tricks-of-the-trade included.

Learn to make those impressive cables that everyone drools over! This surprisingly simple skill opens a world of possibilities.

Mix it up! The Continental method of knitting is where your yarn in held in the left hand and is “picked” by the needle. This class is perfect for knitters who knit “English” style, meaning the yarn is carried in the right hand and “thrown” around the needle.

Learn to create with only a hook and a ball of yarn. This class will include the basic stitches plus granny squares, pattern reading and more.

Get help with your project. We will cover reading the pattern shorthand, understanding international crochet chart symbols, making gauge calculations, finishing techniques and many more helpful tips. Very informative follow up to our “Crochet 101” class.

A beginning crochet class – just for kids! In three sessions, you can learn the basics of crochet. You can make hair scrunchies, bracelets or coin purses in the third class! Suitable for children ages 8 and up.

Bring any crochet amigurumi pattern and we will decipher it together. Instructions on "magic ring start", "jogless color changes", "slip two, chain one method" and more. Third meeting will cover sewing pieces together and face embroidery.

Ho ho ho! Get festive with your crochet skills and create a beautiful heirloom along the way. We cover added embellishments, jogless color changes, and more.

Attach decorative edges to knit and crochet items to bring beauty and interest to any piece of clothing. Learn how to understand multiples/repeats and balancing stitches plus how to turn corners

Crochet hats are so easy to adapt! Starting from the top down with the “adjustable magic ring” method, learn the standard formula for increasing. As you work down, you’ll figure out how to apply different stitch patterns, jogless stripes, and brims to your hat. A great follow-up to Crochet 101.

Save your precious socks. Learn how to reinforce weak spots with duplicate stitch and repair small holes with swiss darning in first class. Then learn to knit "attach as you go" patches for larger missing areas and the traditional weave darning in the second class.

You completed a sweater. Now increase your satisfaction by designing one that fits you better! Create your own pattern with elements that flatter your body type, take measurements to ensure a good fit, choose yarn that compliments your sweater’s structure, and understand how it all works together. Includes plan-ahead finishing techniques.

Tiers of triangles and rectangles create the interlaced appearance of entrelac fabric. The basic techniques for casting on, working rectangles, picking up stitches and joining units are covered as we start a simple scarf. We'll also discuss other types of entrelac units and their use, as well as design considerations.

This class will help you take your first steps into the world of color work. Learn the fundamental techniques and essential tips to successfully master this advanced skill.

Make fun and practical hand warmers in no time! The magic loop technique allows you to work in the round on one long circular needle and is a great alternative to double pointed needles. You will also learn the German twisted cast on, the suspended bind off and a right and left increase technique.

Create beautiful and professional looking garments! Learn how to sew finished vertical, horizontal, and curved edges together on a variety of stitch patterns using the Mattress Stitch technique.

Mistakes happen, whether you're brand new to knitting or not! Learn how to pick up a dropped stitch, unknitting and unpurling, "frogging" with confidence, and more. You'll learn how mistakes happen, how to fix them, and how to prevent them! (A great follow-up to Knitting 101.)

Doodling with yarn, no pattern, no gauge, and no mistakes. Learn how to create continuously in all directions. Your one-of-a-kind results can turn into garments, purses, blankets or anything imaginable. Learn new attaching techniques, new stitches, new shapes, and how to work with novelty yarns. Since you only need small amounts of yarn, free-form crochet is a great way to try out a variety of luxury yarns and use up odds and ends. Love the work of Prudence Mapstone and Jenny Dowde? Then this is the workshop for you.

Want to learn a new technique or quick lace making? With a hairpin fork, you will see how easy it is to make strips of lace in any length you desire. In two sessions, you will have a hairpin lace scarf of your very own.
Instructor - Judy Sakaguchi

Put a lid on it! Keep your head warm—knit your first hat in 2 easy sessions. We'll teach you the techniques to make a hat any size you want using any yarn you want!

Take your hat-making skills to the next level in just 2 hours! Learn how to stripe using different colored/textured yarns, how to use different stitch combinations (including cable, checker, rib, and twisted rib), and how to add ear flaps, brims, pompons, and duplicate stitches. (A perfect follow-up to Hats 101.)

Let's have a BLOCK PARTY! Color blocks that is. Come learn all of the essentials including chart reading to tackle those color block and picture knitting projects you want to make.

Welcome to the world of yarn! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Start your first scarf, poncho, or blanket in week 3!

Bring any knit amigurumi or toy pattern and we will decipher it together. Instructions on "Emily Ocher start", "jogless color changes", "Turkish Cast On" and more. Third meeting will cover sewing pieces together and face embroidery.

Learn the basics of sock making while creating a family heirloom. In three weeks you will have the perfect gift for the holidays! This class will also cover duplicate stitch, jogless stripes, and more.

Are you stuck in a knitting rut? Have you hit the wall on that project? Do you want to learn a new skill, but those YouTube videos just aren’t doing it for you? Well, come by for two sessions of Knitting Lab so we can get you back on track! Bring in your project and your inquiring mind. A great follow up to Knitting 101.

Ever know a knitter who hasn't said, "Just one more row"? Me neither! I'll bet they've also complained of aches and pains while knitting. In this class, you'll learn how knitting affects the "fabric that makes the fabric" - your body. You'll learn how knitting contributes to those aches and pains throughout your body, but more importantly, you'll learn how to reduce them. A little knowledge and some simple changes can keep you knitting happily and safely ever after. Students who've taken this class have said that it should be "required learning for all knitters regardless of experience level!" and, "it's as important as the knit and purl stitches!" This class is taught by a passionate knitter who is also a physical therapist.

Knitting is not a "no pain, no gain" activity, yet many of us take better care of our favorite stash fiber than we do the fibers that allow us to knit - our bodies. Tired muscles, sore joints, and aching backs and necks needlessly plague too many knitters. This class will teach you fun ways of "fiber care" for the most important project you make: YOU! Don't let the preventable keep you from doing what you love. Knit on, safely and comfortably!

Knitting is not a "no pain, no gain" activity, yet many of us take better care of our favorite stash fiber than we do the fibers that allow us to knit - our bodies. Tired muscles, sore joints, and aching backs and necks needlessly plague too many knitters. This class will teach you fun ways of "fiber care" for the most important project you make: YOU! Don't let the preventable keep you from doing what you love. Knit on, safely and comfortably!

Come discover this simple and charming method of surface design. This felting technique does not use any water. With a special felting needle, you can apply both wool roving and yarn, to felt and other woven fabrics.
There is an additional $5 materials fee paid to the instructor.

Pulled straight from silver lucy design's private collection, this stylie poncho will keep you toasty and ahead of the fashion curve! Choose classic "stripes" or make a "solid" statement - this quick poncho is made with only two skeins of super bulky yarn. Pattern included.

You don't read Japanese and there's this great pattern you want to make without translations! Don't despair all you need to know are the meaning of a few symbols, the logic of the method and some experience making knitted garments. It's a clear and simple system, kind of like a blueprint. Different from the "wordy" written text version of "how to make something" that we are use to. It's kind of like deciphering a secret message with a decoder ring, it's fun. Bring a project and over the last two sessions we will decode it together.

Know how to knit? Do your needles ache for something more, but patterns leave you perplexed? Learn how to decipher the code, from finding the right yarn to understanding abbreviations. A great follow up to Knit 101.

Cold feet? Not after this class! Socks are fun and easy - especially when knit on two circular needles. You'll learn the basic principles of cuff-down sock construction: from turning the heel, to grafting the toe.

Using Barbara Walker's classic Treasury of Knitting Patterns, we will explore a variety combination of knits and purls, with a slipped stitch or decrease thrown in for good measure! By making pattern swatches, students will gain confidence as well as knitting know how. Take one class or join all three, this class is a great follow up to Knit 101.

Make your own yarn! Learn to spin roving with a drop spindle, ply, and prepare yarn for knitting or crochet.

Hand knitted socks are luxurious and addictive! Make a custom fitted sock from the toe up “recipe” for “plain vanilla” socks. By choosing from different cast ons and heel treatments and ending with “Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy” bind off, you can go on to knit all sorts of fancy socks! This class is a great follow up to our “Sock it to Me” class.
Instructor - Judy Sakaguchi

Take your knitting to the next level with a raglan sweater! This method and style makes for a great looking sweater with minimal finishing, with your choice of a men's or women's version. Pattern is included.

Also known as “Afghan crochet”, Tunisian crochet uses an elongated crochet hook to quickly make unique fabric(s) that can be described as a cross between crochet and knitting. You will learn how to do the Tunisian simple stitch (Tss) and more.

Knitting is a two-handed sport, and most of us play by making new stitches on the right-hand needle from old stitches held on the left-hand needle. We turn our work around and repeat, knitting from the left needle onto the right needle. But what if we could work with the RS always facing us? Without having to turn the heavy afghan with many stitches or for the bobble with few, to see the patterning in an intarsia pattern or work the units of an entrelac project. In class you will learn how to work both knit and purl stitches with the RS facing you, as well as how to decipher instructions written for standard turn-based patterns.